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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Tomorrow 1 month na ako dito at di man lang nag ring telepono q for interview or kung ano pa man. Panay rejection ang na re-receive ko sa email q..huhuhu! I am thingking going back sa SG nalang ulit at dyan nalang mag jobhunt..I am confused na to hang on or give up na kasi iniisip ko rin hirap at pera na dinanas ko sa pag apply dito. Wala na kasi cashflow na napasok since wife is housewife lang..
    Maaga pa ang 1 month Sir @troy... First month ko ganyan din, walang pumapansin except mga rejection emails.

    All the best to you! Ganyan talaga kapag magstart dito sa Australia; it can be very expensive as mahal lahat dito and walang pumapasok na income.

    If I may ask, what is your occupation?

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy if you dont mind me asking as well, how many mos did it take for you to land a job? And what is your skillset/position/occupation? :)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy if you dont mind me asking as well, how many mos did it take for you to land a job? And what is your skillset/position/occupation? :)
    2 months po @jengrata - i am a Banking & Financial Services Professional for the past 7 years; not a lot of technical skills on my end.

    cheers!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy wow 2mos. Not bad at all! You are so blessed indeed :) thanks for the info, btw. ;)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy wow 2mos. Not bad at all! You are so blessed indeed :) thanks for the info, btw. ;)
    :) Thank you...

    It helped din na my wife was there all the way to support me - i mean, we support each other all the way because admittedly there were moments na super down ako after all the rejections and the bad news you read on the news regarding Australia...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @psychoboy waaaah, kinakabahan tuloy ako. :-SS anong klaseng mga news nababasa mo?

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy waaaah, kinakabahan tuloy ako. :-SS anong klaseng mga news nababasa mo?
    News like: the slowdown in the Chinese economy which in turn will slow down the mining industry in Australia; as some of us may now, the growth engine of Australia is in the mining industry. Without this, affected lahat...

    Also, layoffs everyone once in a while in the news for the past few weeks!! :) Unemployment at 5.6% with it forecasted to creep up to 6% in the coming months.

    It is really that depressing if you let it affect you but hey, been through this na rin before. My wife and I started in Singapore at the heart of the GFC; I started working a few weeks after Lehman Brothers collapsed.

    Just prep yourself up emotionally... Kaya kung sa kaya!!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy thats a good thing :) Is she working as well? Do you have kids already? (Sorry for so many personal questions, i might learn something from your experience. Let me know if you mind my questions :) )

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy thats a good thing :) Is she working as well? Do you have kids already? (Sorry for so many personal questions, i might learn something from your experience. Let me know if you mind my questions :) )
    No, it is just me and the ex-gf... :D

    She started working last week. Slowly, but slowly, we are trying to build our life eh! ;)

    I still miss Singapore though; everyday yan... Ahahaha!! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @psychoboy siguro dapat kong i-set ang expectation na 3mos walang work. Para di ganon ka-upsetting. X_X

    Thanks for the share ulit!

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy Well, seems you have a good start. You are already stable right before you start having kids. And then if you have a child, he/she will be an Au citizen already. Its easier to migrate w/o kids i guess. Kasi you have to consider a lot of things if you have kids like me.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    edited June 2013
    @GoodLuckAU naku mas pessimist ako sayo. Im preparing for a year without income. Kaya todo ang savings at ang emotional and mind conditioning. As they always say, do not go to a war without having more than enough bullets. But i guess more pressure kasi on me as we are a family of 3.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • olrac183olrac183 Tokyo
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2011
    Jen, if I may ask.. how much ang target budget mo for 1 month with a family of 3?
  • olrac183olrac183 Tokyo
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2011
    Jen, if I may ask.. how much ang target budget mo for 1 month with a family of 3?
  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @jengrata a yr talaga?! Pero mas ayos din yang prepared. Siguro 6mos na lang sa kin. Hahaha! Anong gagawin ko for 6mos sa au mag-isa?! 8-}

    Actually, payo rin yan sa kin ng boss kong lokal dati. Pumunta muna sa au bago magpamilya. Dun sila nahirapan. Actually, babalik sya sa singapore kasi di nya madala mag-iina nya sa au. Di ko alam kung anong rason kasi ayoko ding magtanong sa kanya ng personal stuff.

    Pero mas marami akong alam na success stories. Kaya tuloy pa rin ako!! Meron akong kakilala na within 2wks lang may work na silang mag-asawa. Dala rin nila anak nila. So i guess swertihan din. Hope for the best na lang!

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @olrac183 based sa mga nabasa ko you have to allot 1500 for 1st adult, 1000 for 2nd adult, 500 for every kid. This is an average breakdown of expenses per month:

    1500-rent kung haus
    500 - gas, water, electricity, internet
    120 - mobile phone plan for 2
    200 - petrol car (if commute mga 300-400 for 2 pax unlimited public transpo)
    500 - groceries per month
    300 - health and car insurance

    So i think, more or less 3,000aud per month is enough. And thats also my budget times 12 :)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @GoodLuckAU my friends in au are all success stories :) thats why i was so convinced to go there. Though, we may not have same luck/blessings, the possibility is still there. I once read, you will most likely end up like the 5 persons you are with. Hehehe. Im sure theres something for everyone there, maybe not the one you want but the one you need.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • mondejarmondejar Melbourne
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: May 12, 2013
    thanks sa mga comments nyo. Nakuha na namin ng wife ko PR visa namin last month. I've been applying everyday ng trabaho dyan kaso wlang success for now.

    Any tips on finding a job kahit nsa SG pa? Since mataas nga ang cost of living dyan, we plan to save up muna bago pumunta sa Au.

  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @jengrata best of luck sa ting lahat! \m/ and if all else failed, pwede namang mamitas ng gulay para kumita. I heard 10aud daw yun per hr. and that was yrs ago! Another local friend of mine who's also in the process of applying for skilled migration said that if you're willing to slog, you will never go hungry in au.

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Hello pinoySG, pashare naman po ulit kung saan ang maganda magpaCTC ng mga documents at kung magkano. Ilang copies po ang kelangang dalhin? Pwede po pumunta kahit saturday?
    Maraming salamat

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    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @olrac183 based sa mga nabasa ko you have to allot 1500 for 1st adult, 1000 for 2nd adult, 500 for every kid. This is an average breakdown of expenses per month:

    1500-rent kung haus
    500 - gas, water, electricity, internet
    120 - mobile phone plan for 2
    200 - petrol car (if commute mga 300-400 for 2 pax unlimited public transpo)
    500 - groceries per month
    300 - health and car insurance

    So i think, more or less 3,000aud per month is enough. And thats also my budget times 12 :)
    @jengrata - mejo mataas yung budget mo sa gas, water, electricity and internet... :)

    grocery, nasa high end din... we spend around 300 per month; then again 2 lang kami ni misis.

    you may also want to allocate housing start-up cost; this is for your deposit for the rent, installation charge of internet, utensils sa bahay, furnitures and appliances... Unlike kasi sa Singapore wherein mostly furnished ng owner ang mga bahay, dito you get it bare... As in no fridge, no table, no washing machine... mabigat ito, super... until now kulang pa gamit namin! :)

    and yeah, cost of car since you have budgeted something for petrol - got a 2000 honda civic last week and it cost me $5600; okey naman sulit at it is very fuel efficient.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy thanks pards for the info. Whats your average ba on the utils?

    As for groceries, my 2yr old is still drinking formula and still in diaper. Hopefully, when she learns to use her potty then maybe bumaba na rin ang budget namin for grocery.

    For housings startup, yes you are very much correct. Mabigat tlga especially the big items like appliances and furnitures. Need to save up for these as well.

    Buying a car is basically on our list. Thanks for the heads up on the price.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Buying a car is basically on our list. Thanks for the heads up on the price.
    Dapat lang na priority ito; this luxury was out of our reach sa Singapore... Ahahaha!! :)

    Pero somehow I can say na it is a necessity here.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy so true! But its manageable here since the transport system is really good.

    Reminds me, i need to renew my drivers license.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy so true! But its manageable here since the transport system is really good.

    Reminds me, i need to renew my drivers license.
    talaga!! :) nilalakad ko lang dati ang marina bay sands to little india eh... lolz!! :) walkable city ang singapore so no need for car plus very cheap and convenient ang public transpo.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • buchockbuchock Singapore
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Jan 26, 2013
    @clickbuddy2009 - share ko lang...

    Pwede mo icheck ang list ng Notary Public dito sa SG - http://www.conp.sg/co-np-directory-listing

    Dito naman ako nagpaCTC since ito ang pinakamalapit sa office ko, Ito contact info nung Notary Public

    Name: Kuek Cheow Kiong
    Office Address : 135 Middle Road #02-25 Bylands Building, Singapore 188975
    HandPhone #: 96871333
    Tel #: 62249968
    Email Add: [email protected]

    Minsan asa Toa Payoh office sya, much better tawagan mo muna para magpa-appointment. Tsaka mabait sya, ok lang sa kanya kahit after office between 6pm-6:30pm. Ito ang pinupuntahan nyang office sa Toa Payoh, sa taas lang ng MRT near McDo
    LawHub LLC
    490 Toa Payoh Lorong 6
    #03-10 HDB Hub
    Singapore 310490

    Fees:
    CTC - SGD $5.00, then succeding page SGD $1.00
    Witnessing for Statutory Declaration - SGD $40.00

    Hello pinoySG, pashare naman po ulit kung saan ang maganda magpaCTC ng mga documents at kung magkano. Ilang copies po ang kelangang dalhin? Pwede po pumunta kahit saturday?
    Maraming salamat

    01-Apr-13 : Completed all requirements in Philippines
    27-May-13 : Got the documents from Philippines via DHL
    13-Jun-13 : Completed all requirements in Singapore
    14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Submitted
    14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Allocated
    21-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - With Assessor
    19-Jul-13 : IELTS (BC) - :(
    16-Sep-13 : ACS Result - "Thank you lord after 12 weeks "Suitable" sya"
    19-Jul-14 - Second attempt! this time IDP naman

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    kaka ingit naman pinag-usapan nyo,kami nasa cost ng visa plng tsaka dagdag sa mga dependent this coming July..hahayz...sana darating din kami dyan..

    sarap ng magdrive ng sarili mong kotse,tsaka makabili ng infant car seat..hehe..

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @gmad06 oo nga eh, tagal2x ko ng nagwi-window shopping ng bahay sa internet. hahaha.

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • RodGanteJrRodGanteJr Brisbane
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: May 03, 2013
    edited June 2013
    Mga bro and sis in Christ and AU Dream, last week of July na flight ko to Brisbane and yong iba is aalis na rin to AU.

    Pwede ho ba na mag-EB muna tayo dito sa SG? :D Kung ok lang po sa nyo :D

    Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW

    21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
    28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
    14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
    05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
    12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
    18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
    26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
    26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
    16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
    21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
    21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
    25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
    12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
    14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
    26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
    29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
    28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
    ...
    Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
    He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine

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